Question

saltwater has a density of 1.03 g/cm³, whereas fresh water has a density of 1.0 g/cm³. using this data, which statement best explains what will happen if a fresh - water river flows into a lagoon of salt water of the same temperature? (1 point) the salt water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser. the fresh water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser. the fresh water will cause turnover in the ocean because it is denser. the salt water will upwell above the incoming fresh water because it is less dense.

Explanation:

Denser substances sink below less - dense ones. Saltwater is denser than freshwater.

Answer:

The salt water will sink below the incoming fresh water because it is denser.